Fitness

Finding time to exercise was never a concern growing up. There always seemed to be plenty of time for swimming, riding bikes and joining in a pick-up game of basketball with friends. Unfortunately, priorities change as we age. The 9-to-5 workday doesn't include time for playing dodgeball or just hanging out on the monkey bars. Other commitments and grown-up responsibilities occupy our non-work lives, too, leaving us with little time to take care of ourselves.

But physical activity is more important than ever as we age. Regular exercise:

• Strengthens and tones muscles
• Increases stamina, metabolism and energy
• Burns calories and fat
• Relieves stress
• Improves cardiovascular health
• Lowers blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of conditions, such as heart disease and osteoporosis

The Fitness Center at MeritCare offers a number of amenities you won't find anywhere else and access to fitness and health care professionals you won't find at any health club. For more information call MeritCare Lifelong Fitness at (701) 234-8750. Read more

Many facilities offer sports medicine programs, but none in the area is as comprehensive as the program offered by MeritCare. Read more

Football/Volleyball Testing Combine Results

Exposure is the name of the game in college recruiting. The region's elite athletes showcased their athleticism and skill in an effort to catch the attention of college coaches at MeritCare Sports Medicine's Football/Volleyball Sports Combine. For full results and additional information about each athlete participating:

• Football Combine Results
• Volleyball Combine Results

Would you like to check out MeritCare Lifelong Fitness Centers for free? You can with this one-time three-day pass! This is a full-access pass for all MeritCare Lifelong Fitness services, including group exercise classes. Just print the pass, write your name on it and present it when you arrive. Discover lifelong fitness today at MeritCare. Get your free three-day pass .